Inspired Interiors

Simply painting or papering the walls and filling a house with furniture does not turn it into a home. At the risk of sounding slightly soppy what does create a home is that indefinable something: love. Caring about the home and the way the furniture and fixtures work together means that you will take those few extra moments to make it work by adding small touches that round off a room and complete a theme. Below are some of the areas where a small adjustment can make an enormous difference to both the comfort and the appearance of a room.

Light up Your Life:
 
The lighting in any room is paramount. It has been said before that one bright bulb hanging in the center of a room can create a very harsh pool of light and cast dark shadows into the corners – a very surreal stage-set look, which is not conducive to gracious living! Spread light sources throughout a room, using table lamps and standing floor lamps, concealed up- or down-lighters and soft overhead bulbs. Visit Lights World to see a wide range of lamps. Not only does this spread a diffuse light throughout the home, but you can 'layer' your lights, having them all on for a party or get-together, but only one or two on when watching TV or having a movie night.

Set the Scene:
 
Create small groupings of items, or little displays of items that work well together. These small clusters of eye-pleasing objects are called vignettes and they can go a long way to giving a room an air of polish. An example of a vignette would be to have an occasional table against the wall, a beautiful picture hanging near it, and a small grouping of ornaments, objects trouve and perhaps a framed photo, all capturing the essence of the theme, be it seaside (marine painting, a scattering of polished shells and a photo of the children playing on the beach) or summertime (a summertime print or postcard, leaning against a straw-covered wine bottle.) Be sure to introduce elements of the main theme of the décor into the vignettes to make sure that all the small clusters add up into an overall unit.

Colour Ways:
 
Often we choose plain or neutral tones for large items of furniture and carpets, and this is absolutely acceptable and even sensible. However, it can mean that a room can look a bit like porridge – dull and greyish brown! Lift the mood of the room by adding in some small but lavish splashes of colour. Crimson silk and navy brocade cushions can transform an oatmeal or beige sofa into something splendid and elegant. Metallic flashes also add greatly to the texture and depth of a room and can take the form of a practical clock, extravagant curtains or cushions or frivolous and whimsical ornaments.

Bring in a Bit of Nature:
 
Well-tended pot plants look wonderful, especially set in a corner or forming part of a vignette. Choose large plants with only a few broad leaves to avoid a cluttered appearance and for ease of maintenance – those broad leaves just need a quick wipe every now and then to return them to polished glory. Fussier plants with a multitude of small leaves can also look great, but will require more work as the leaves fall off and twigs and branches grow unevenly, while ferns always look great and last very well.

See the Big Picture First:
 
Plan your décor before you start. Draw scale diagrams of the room and plan out colour themes, vignettes, all the furniture you will need and decide between paint and wallpaper. If the latter, spend some time looking at the various ranges of offer as wallpaper can come in an amazing variety these days! Look online at furniture sites to get ideas of what is available and how well it will fit in with your rough diagram, choosing all the furniture items before you buy. Shop4furniture has an excellent range, sure to have furniture to please everyone's tastes. Once you know the effect you want to achieve you are more likely to buy only what you need and you will be very happy with the effect it all creates when put together.

These hints and ideas will help you to put your home together in a way that is sure to satisfy the whole family. It will make all the hard work, and investment of time and money, seem worthwhile when your family and friends express their admiration for your decorating skills!

A Charmingly Crowded Home

Some people like empty-looking, minimalistic home décor. And why not? Such homes are certainly easier to clean, organize plus they can look beautifully refreshing.

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On the other hand, homes full of furniture and decorations charmingly filling almost every corner of each room can give their owners a feeling of warmth and safety.

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There are yay’s and nay’s for both types of approaches to home decoration. Whichever style you choose, you’ll be equally at risk of making wrong decisions and ending up with a not such a pleasant place to hang out.

Charmingly crowded homes: Problem No 1

As mentioned earlier, cleaning can be a great problem in a home with many dust-catching objects. Remember the word “cleaning” when you unleash yourself on yard sale objects. All those shelves, lamps, chairs, tables, unidentified objects formerly known as sofas, etc. will not magically stay shiny and clean all by themselves. Think about how many chairs you actually need in a home and don’t overdo it.

Obsession with certain objects can potentially work sometimes, but not often

If you have an idol or a hobby you love, like Spiderman (if you’re five years old) or boats (if you are an ex-captain), you might get away with crowding your room with objects connected to your fascination. There could be some charm to something like this:

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Though filled with boats and drawings of boats, this room emanates devotion and true joy at spending quality time with dear objects and ideas. But try pulling that trick with flowers or hearts (if you’re a fan of romance) and you might end up with a very dull and/or annoying room.

Colours aren’t always our friends:

Another way to go wrong when trying to create a warm, cosy place is to become too enthusiastic about mixing wall paint colours in a way that hurts the eyes. Though colour blocking is very IN these days, even this type of colour-matching adventure has rules that you should follow. So, definitely nay to extremely bold wall paint colours.

Choose every piece of your home lovingly

The key to a safe, happy place that feels like a bear hug is to choose and place objects in your home with care and attention.

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Don’t shy away from “crowding” your home with plants, photos, DIY vintage photo frames, candles, books, oriental rugs, flowers, paintings and even five lamps in one room (if that makes you happy), but do it with style, some common sense and an instinct for the aesthetic. Most importantly, do it with love. Without the love ingredient, you might struggle to create the effect you are hoping for.

Summer Bedroom Makeovers for Girls

"Hello Readers, Every knows that summer is at our door so I thought it would be nice to share makeover of our little princess bedroom in summer, Hope you all enjoy the post"

Summer is a great time to give a girl's bedroom a makeover. She will be out of school and therefore will have the time and energy to be an active participant in the project. Upgrading her bedroom over the summer may also make her feel more mature when she goes back to school in the fall. A bedroom overhaul is an appropriate reward for major milestones like graduating from elementary or middle school. The new decor will make her feel as if she is truly entering a new grown-up phase in her life.

Colour Scheme:
If the bedroom is already predominantly pink, as so many girls' rooms are, the girl may want to consider living with another colour for a while. Emerald green is an unconventional yet deeply feminine colour, as are ruby red and navy blue. However, the bedroom's furnishings should not all be the same shade of the colour that is chosen. Different complementary shades bounce off each other and give the impression of style without demanding a great deal of effort from the decorator. For example, light yellow tones accent green and blue very well. Small amounts of pink look chic against red, despite the old rule against pairing pink and red together. Placing them next to each other is a bold and modern choice befitting a young girl.

The carpet or rug should be in the darkest tone of the chosen colour. The bed's comforter can be in a slightly lighter shade or have a pattern on it that incorporates that colour somehow. Common choices are plaids and florals. The accent shade will be used for the curtains and for other small accessory items. The walls can be painted in alternating light shades of the dominant colour. A dark shade can be used on the framing around the door and windows. Dark paint should be used sparingly. It becomes overwhelming very quickly.

Furnishings:

It may be tempting to paint wooden furniture to suit the colour scheme of choice, but this would be a mistake. If the furniture may be painted, perhaps to cover old pink accents, the decorator should opt for a plain color like black or white. The bed and dresser should not blend into the rest of the room. These pieces will serve to contrast the rest of the contemporary design scheme with classic sturdiness. If a new bed is being purchased, it should be in an androgynous style that is not too ornate. Overly girly furnishings are immature and contradict the intention of this project. A daybed that rests in a corner changes the proportions of the room and frees up more floor space. This new space can be filled with a small couch or loveseat. A desk is another option, particularly if the room's redecoration is a reward for an academic achievement. An old-fashioned desk with a rolling top would help steer the bedroom's aesthetic direction. An electric piano or small entertainment centers are other possibilities. Some may actually choose to leave the space clean and empty.

The furniture should match as closely as can be managed. New high-quality furniture can be very expensive so it is not necessary to make sure that everything is exactly the same color. Dark woods always look good next to each other, as do items that have been painted the same color. One thing that should be avoided if possible is placing gold- and silver-toned metal pieces in the same room.

Other Concerns:
The girl's interests will dictate the direction of her room's upgrade. In lieu of wall decorations, a girl who is invested in fashion may decide to bring her dresses out of the closet and display them on a garment rack against one wall. Alternately, a large bookshelf or storage unit for a music collection can be placed in that space. If the girl has decided against having a desk in her room she should choose some other small table to hold small miscellaneous items. A miniature dresser provides storage for small clothing items like socks and doubles as a nightstand.
 
Other seemingly insignificant items can make a major decorative impact.

• A fancy bedside lamp with a floral or portrait design can be the lone overly feminine piece in the room. Everyone sees the bed first upon entering a bedroom, and a nearby lamp will influence the way everything else in the room is seen. The room will be identifiable as a girl's room while still being cool enough for a preteen or teenager.
• A black, white or natural wicker clothes hamper can be unobtrusively placed in a corner.
• A shoe rack that hangs on the back of the door is another storage option that doubles as a decorating decision for a fashion-conscious girl.
• Parents should allow their daughters to have the final word.

When Less is More: Adding Modern Simplicity to Your Decorating

Minimalism has been a part of the decorating process for decades. Keeping a home simple is often the best way to improve the look and mood of every room. Many people assume that more is better.However, there is a certain challenge that comes along with minimalist decorations. When there are less objects in a room, then the effect of those objects is amplified. A cluttered room is too much for the senses to handle. A beautiful white vase would simply disappear if the walls and tables were filled with strange decorations.

Staying Clean And Simple:
A simple room can create a special mood, while clutter will often create a stressful living space. Clutter overwhelms the senses and creates aesthetic confusion. In most decorating cases, less is much more. A clean and simple living space creates a peaceful environment. It is a good idea to conceal the clutter in your home through the efficient use of closet and cabinet space. A simple home is easier to live in and enjoy.

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The Use Of Color:
A minimalist design should also incorporate the colors of the home. Too many strong colors can seem very oppressive. Try using one color in repetition. For instance, white walls and white furniture are easy on the mind. Feel free to use different textures and tones of the same color. This creates a certain amount of variety without being too overwhelming. If you feel the need to use multiple colors, then it is important that you create a certain pattern with those colors. Try to repeat this pattern throughout the home. This will give strength to a multicolored home.

Focus Your Home:
The most fun aspect of a minimalist décor is the use of objects. You can make an entire room revolve around one piece of furniture. For instance, all of the decorations in the living room can be arranged to compliment a chair or couch. You should think of any room as if it were separated into straight lines, both vertically and horizontally. Any room can be organized in a symmetrical way. Minimalism and symmetry help to keep a room focused. Roller blinds can be used to keep the windows clean and organized at all times.

The home decorating process is one of the most exciting aspects of being a home owner. This process is entirely up to you. Keep these simple tips in mind to discover first hand how simplicity can focus and strengthen your own unique decorating ideas.

Choosing the right tables for your home

When furnishing your home, it’s important to make sure that everything you buy ties in well with the other furniture you already have.

 

For example, in the living room, the choice of coffee table can really bring the rest of the room together if you pick the right one. As well as looking good, a coffee table also has a functional purpose – a place to place drinks and snacks, as well as somewhere to put magazines and the remote control. Some people like their coffee table to double up as a footrest, if so when choosing a table you’ll need to make sure it fits with the height of your seating.

The shape of table you choose can have quite an effect on a room. For instance, a round coffee table can make the space around it feel fluid, whereas a square table will require a lot more floor space. A rectangular table often works well in a lot of different rooms.

 

 

The coffee table should be about half or two thirds of the length of the sofa it stands in front of.

Next, you have to think about the materials it will be made of. Wooden coffee tables are very popular. Find out if the table you are looking to buy is solid wood or if it just has a veneer (a thin layer of real wood on the top of plywood or particle board). Look at the way the legs are attached and how drawers are manufactured.

Glass coffee tables have become increasingly popular in modern homes. They add a feeling of light and space to a room, while still providing a very practical surface for hot drinks and other refreshments to be placed on.

Similarly, you should go through a similar thought process when choosing a dining table. Whether you have a separate dining room or a kitchen diner will affect the kind of table you choose. A dining room is purely for eating and entertaining, whereas a kitchen table may be a surface you use to prepare the food on as well as where you sit down to eat. Cheap dining tables aren’t necessarily to be avoided – they can be just as attractive as a more expensive one. However it’s worth checking underneath to see how they have been manufactured and assess whether they will be durable.

It’s a good idea to spend some time looking around at different tables for your home as you’ll come across some real bargains if you aren’t in too much of a rush to buy one.

Inspiration: Furniture Ideas of Sofas

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